School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 3

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 1. Analyze number relations and compute

Objective a. Add numbers using a variety of strategies

Assessment limit: Use no more than 3 addends, with no more than 3 digits in each addend and whole numbers (0 – 1000)
Note: Highlighted assessment limits will be tested in the no calculator section of MSA.

Selected Response Item

Three friends collected shells at the beach. These pails show the number of shells each friend collected.

How many shells did the three friends collect all together?

  1. 106
  2. 124
  3. 135
  4. 144
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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 3 addends, with no more than 3 digits in each addend and whole numbers (0 – 1000)